I have a 1998 1500 4x4. I just replaced all the steering linkages and the steering gear box. Prior to, I had a slight ticking while accelerating and it still does. But now it also has almost a grinding/clunking sound while accelerating. The new sound is mostly when the RPMs are between 1700 and 2200. But as soon as I release the pressure on the gas pedal the ticking and grinding/clunking noise all stop. Anyone have any ideas?

 

Did you install the transfer case saver?

 

I would suspect dry u-joints.

 

I honestly don’t know what that is. The engine was replaced and the transmission was rebuilt before I bought the truck. It has three slight tick when I bought it but the other noise wasn’t there before replacing the steering linkages

 

I regreased everything after it was all installed.

 

T-case saver.

 

Did you do the wheel u joints? Also check the ones on the rear drive shaft.

 

Check the rear drive shaft ujoints. They like to make noise in one direction and not the other when worn out.

 

I’ll have to check the back u joints and I’m going to order the t saver this weekend. Thank you!